EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. EMDR is an evidence based treatment for post traumatic stress and is also used to help treat panic attacks, complicated grief, dissociative disorders, disturbing memories, phobias, pain disorders, performance anxiety, stress reduction, addictions, sexual and/or physical abuse, body dysmorphic disorders, and personality disorders. (Source: EMDRIA.org). I view EMDR as a more holistic approach because it integrates maladaptive beliefs about oneself, emotions and feelings, and somatic (body) experiences associated with a distressing issue or event to allow processing and healing so that one can truly feel better on a gut level. Have you worked on your problems to point when you know and understand why you feel the way you do - but you still experience distress over them? EMDR can help!
EquiLateral EMDR + Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Horses (equines) are used in many valuable forms of therapies (both mounted/riding and groundwork) to help with physical disabilities, emotional issues and personal development. My use of horses does not therapeutic riding or mounted work. As sentient beings and animals of prey, horses possess innate awareness and sensitivity to their surroundings, including people. Their very survival depends upon this. What is EquiLateral EMDR and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy? Simply, the presence of horses and their offering to support any phase of EMDR and other therapy approaches. They mirror emotions we may or may not be aware of, teach us how to be present and nonjudgmental, and stand witness while we process and release painful memories and feelings.
EquiLateral EMDR is limited to 12 years of age and older.
"God made horses from the breath of the wind, the beauty of the earth, and the soul of an angel." ~ Unknown
"Horses carry the wisdom of healing in their hearts and offer it to any human who possess the humility to listen" ~ Wind Horse Sanctuary
"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire." ~Sharon Ralls Lemon
“The horse is a mirror. It goes deep into the body. When I see your horse I see you too. It shows me everything you are, everything about the horse.” ~Ray Hunt
EquiLateral EMDR is limited to 12 years of age and older.
"God made horses from the breath of the wind, the beauty of the earth, and the soul of an angel." ~ Unknown
"Horses carry the wisdom of healing in their hearts and offer it to any human who possess the humility to listen" ~ Wind Horse Sanctuary
"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire." ~Sharon Ralls Lemon
“The horse is a mirror. It goes deep into the body. When I see your horse I see you too. It shows me everything you are, everything about the horse.” ~Ray Hunt
